ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – With spring semester coming to an end, the South Dakota Board of Regents has announced a first step toward normal operations for Northern State University and the five other regental institutions. Starting Monday, May 10, NSU and the other BOR universities will become “mask optional” environments. Social distancing restrictions will also… Read more »
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SD Dept of Health reports 3 COVID-19 related deaths for the weekend
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 new COVID-related deaths for the weekend, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,973. The state had 229 new cases and 293 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 1,445. Those hospitalized in connection… Read more »
Thunder Road celebrating National Miniature Golf Day on Saturday
Aberdeen, SD(Press Release) – Thunder Road is celebrating National Miniature Golf Day on Saturday, May 8th as a kickoff to the 2021 season and a fun way to honor one of America’ favorite pastimes, miniature golf. Thunder Road will continue the festivities on Sunday by honoring moms with a free attraction for Mother’s Day. National… Read more »
YAPA May membership drive underway
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- During the month of May, all youth who sign up for a YAPA Membership will be entered into a drawing to win a brand new pair of Apple AirPods. YAPA Memberships are free to area youth ages 11-17. Parent/Guardian must be present to sign up. Once you’re a member, you’ll have access… Read more »
Walk-ins welcome at Avera St. Luke’s May 6th COVID-19 Vaccination
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Avera St. Luke’s will once again host people for walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations during itsclinic Thursday, May 6. Walk-ins will be welcome from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Scheduled appointments are available. In fact, Avera encourages people to self-schedule appointments at avera.org/covid-vaccine. Vaccination clinics are held inside the Avera Human Performance Center,… Read more »
Employers having hard time getting employees due to low unemployment rate in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Whether its small businesses or large manufacturers in South Dakota, the main complaint is the same. That’s Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, who says employers are expanding their worker search. Sanderson says many businesses are working to hang on to their current employees. The State Department of Labor… Read more »
SD Tourism Secretary discuss locations of interest in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- People are getting ready to travel following a year of pandemic caused shutdowns and cutbacks. South Dakota State Tourism Secretary Jim Hagen says state attractions are getting high marks in travel surveys. Hagen says the pandemic seems to have changed some travel priorities. Hagen says they are also projecting a safety message to… Read more »
NSU Spring Commencement set for Saturday, May 8
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – On Saturday, May 8, 227 students will graduate from Northern State University at its 2021 spring commencement. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. in the NSU Barnett Center. Delivering the commencement address will be 2021 Distinguished Alumnus Joe Senger, vice chairman of Dacotah Bank, who graduated from Northern in 1972. Each… Read more »
Former SD Attorney General Marty Jackley campaigning to get his old job back
WATERTOWN, S.D.(AlphMedia)–South Dakotans won’t elect their next attorney general for another year and a half, but Marty Jackley hasn’t wasted any time in announcing his intentions. The former attorney general said earlier this year he’d like the job back. He’s been traveling the state meeting with voters, including a stop in Watertown late last week.… Read more »
Aberdeen student qualifies for international science fair
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — An Aberdeen high school student’s science fair project that looks at creating a collagen protein so it could be used to make replacement ligaments has earned him a trip to an international contest. Roncalli senior Simon Bickford set out with the goal of taking a gene from a sample of DNA… Read more »